FC Bayern meets Aston Villa in pre-season friendly in Hong Kong
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
FC Bayern faces Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season match, taking place in Hong Kong. Bayern won their Asia tour opener against Jeju SK with a 2-1 score, while Aston Villa recently defeated the Indonesian Liga 1 All-stars 3-1. This match continues the historical rivalry, with Villa previously defeating Bayern in past encounters. Key players include Manuel Neuer starting in goal for Bayern and Arijon Ibrahimović in a central role. Both teams aim to build momentum ahead of their respective seasons.
- •FC Bayern started their Asia tour with a 2-1 win over Jeju SK.
- •Aston Villa defeated the Indonesian Liga 1 All-stars 3-1 in their last match.
- •Manuel Neuer returns to start for Bayern after load management.
- •Match taking place in Hong Kong.
- •Historical context includes Villa's previous Champions League victories against Bayern.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern complete summer tour with victory over Aston Villa
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"Bayern Munich have completed their pre-season summer tour in Asia with a 2-1 victory in a friendly match against Aston Villa on Friday in Hong Kong. Bayern took a 1-0 lead into the half-time after Min Jae Kim broke the deadlock in the 37th minute.
"FC Bayern play against Europa League winners Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season game. The Bavarians started their Asia tour with a 2-1 win over Jeju SK before traveling to Hong Kong, where they wi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:33 PMBayern complete summer tour with victory over Aston Villa
Bayern Munich have completed their pre-season summer tour in Asia with a 2-1 victory in a friendly match against Aston Villa on Friday in Hong Kong. Bayern took a 1-0 lead into the half-time after Min Jae Kim broke the deadlock in the 37th minute.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:17 AMConfirmed Friendly Lineups: FC Bayern vs. Aston Villa
FC Bayern play against Europa League winners Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season game. The Bavarians started their Asia tour with a 2-1 win over Jeju SK before traveling to Hong Kong, where they wi...
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